Venezuela’s oil production rises despite US sanctions - Production increased in January to 487,000 barrels per day 12.02.2021 Oil Americas General
Iran rejects Macron’s call for new nuclear deal - If deal is to be saved, US should return, lift sanctions on Tehran, says foreign ministry 31.01.2021 Energy Diplomacy Europe Middle East-Africa General
Venezuela denounces US court ruling over Citgo - Government rejects decision to order sale of Venezuelan oil company, which has sixth-largest refinery network in US 18.01.2021 Oil Americas
Venezuela open to foreign investment in oil sector - In a bid to boost domestic output, government is welcoming foreign investment in sector, which has not occurred since 1990s 15.01.2021 Oil Invesments Americas General
Baghdad to pump oil to Beirut in 2021 - Volume of imports, which is not clear yet, will be limited to cover major part of Beirut's fuel needs to generate electricity 14.01.2021 Oil Energy Security International Relations Energy Projects Turkey
Total announces fourth oil discovery offshore Suriname - Discovery at Keskesi East-1 well follows previous discoveries at Maka Central, Sapakara West and Kwaskwas in same region 14.01.2021 Oil World Americas
Venezuela condemns US policy of seizing fuel shipments - Social media exchange between Venezuelan foreign minister and top US diplomat reflects tense relations between governments 13.01.2021 Transportation/Fuel Oil World Americas
Iran oil revenue down over 50% since 2018: Central Bank - Country has been suffering strict sanctions since 2018 after US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal 08.01.2021 Oil Americas Middle East-Africa
Venezuela's last glacier melting due to global warming - Researchers report sobering finding by evaluating climate change effect from May 2019 to October 2020 31.12.2020 International Relations Energy Projects
Venezuela, Turkey relations peaked after coup attempt - Caracas always had ‘good relations’ with Ankara; Maduro one of first to condemn coup attempt by FETO, said Jorge Arreaza. 06.12.2020 Energy Security Turkey Americas General
India eyes resuming oil imports from Iran and Venezuela - India major buyer of Iranian and Venezuelan oil before US imposes sanctions 02.12.2020 Oil Energy Security International Relations Asia
Iran, Venezuela sanctions relief low priority for Biden - Biden hinted in campaign of resuming diplomacy with Venezuela and Iran, but analysts say this will not happen overnight 19.11.2020 Oil International Relations World Europe Americas Middle East-Africa
Nigerian oil workers strike over row with government - Long lines seen last week at most filling stations in Abuja, its environs after oil workers warned about taking action 10.11.2020 Oil Middle East-Africa
US sells 1.1M barrels of Iranian oil after seizure - Gasoline was aboard 4 tankers which Iran was trying to ship to Venezuela 31.10.2020 Oil Americas Middle East-Africa
California to ban sale of new gasoline vehicles by 2035 - Order seeks to achieve more than 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions 24.09.2020 Americas
US gasoline supply post largest monthly rise since 1945 - Easing stay-at-home orders cause rise in gasoline use, but jet fuel demand remains low with weak commercial air travel 14.08.2020 Downstream Energy Security Americas
US petroleum demand to remain low until August 2021 - US consumption of liquid fuels in April reached all-time monthly low since early 1980s 21.07.2020 Downstream Energy Security Americas
OPEC share of global crude output falls to 39% in 2019 - Iran and Venezuela each see a year-over-year 33% decline in crude oil output 13.07.2020 Upstream International Organization Americas Middle East-Africa
Latin America’s poor to total 230 million by year’s end - Coronavirus will leave 45 million more people in poverty compared with 2019, says UN report 10.07.2020 Finance Energy Security Americas
'Iran, Venezuela steadfast against US sanctions' - Foreign ministry remarks come after US sanctioned 5 Iranian tanker captains for aiding gasoline shipments to Venezuela 25.06.2020 Oil Middle East-Africa
UPDATE - US sanctions 5 Iranian captains for helping Venezuela - Captains accused of delivering nearly 1.5M barrels of Iranian gasoline, related components to Venezuela 25.06.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry International Relations Americas Middle East-Africa
US sanctions 5 Iranian captains for helping Venezuela - Captains accused of delivering nearly 1.5M barrels of Iranian gasoline, related components to Venezuela 25.06.2020 Oil Energy Security International Relations Americas Middle East-Africa
Gasoline accounts for half of US oil consumption in '19 - US consumed more than 20 million barrels per day of petroleum last year, with motor gasoline taking the majority share 23.06.2020 Downstream Americas
US sanctions firms accused of exporting Venezuelan oil - Network accused of helping Venezuela's sanctioned state-run oil firm export 40% of its crude in April 19.06.2020 Energy Security International Relations Americas
Oil prices down with surprise US gasoline stock buildup - On supply side, OPEC+ widely expected to extend current production curb into second half of 2020 04.06.2020 Downstream Stock Market International Organization Americas
Iran to continue fuel shipments to Venezuela -Iran sent 5 five fuel tankers last week to Venezuela to help ease fuel shortages 01.06.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil World
Fourth Iranian oil vessel arrives in Venezuela - 5 Iranian fuel tankers sail towards Venezuela to supply fuel for refineries that are facing acute gasoline shortages 29.05.2020 Oil World
Brent crude price up with decline in US gasoline stocks - Fall in US gasoline inventories suggests consumer demand is picking up 29.05.2020 Downstream Stock Market Americas
Venezuela thanks Iran for fuel shipment - First of five tankers enters Venezuelan waters in defiance of US threats 27.05.2020 Oil World Middle East-Africa